Kalya Ramu
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​"A fully realized, unique, and brilliant voice in the Canadian music scene.”
– Ross MacIntyre, Juno Nominated Canadian Bassist
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TRIO (2024)
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"Masterfully performed and recorded, immersive, and beautiful, Trio is a choice pick for especially vocal jazz connoisseurs and highly recommended." 
- James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review

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“Her element is precise intonation, deep penetration into the dramaturgy of each number of the program, a small intimate performance that Kalya gives in each song, it seems, just for you, for a particular listener.”
- Leonid Auskern, Jazz Square

​“Kalya’s voice is soft, lyrical and her jazz phrasing is spot on!”
- Derek Ansell, The Jazz Journal

“This beautiful version of 'You Go to My Head' by Kalya Ramu sure cast a spell on me from her first note. Truly exquisitely done!”
- Yaron Gershovsky, Musical Director of Manhattan Transfer

​“Beautiful instrumentation and a gorgeous vocal delivery…This ballad ['I'm in the Mood for Love'] is a sweet treat"
- Jaymz Bee, Canadian Musician, Radio Personality and Writer

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DUO (2021)
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"Ably accompanied by talented pianist Ewen Farncombe, Ramu breezes through five well crafted jazz flavored originals that show off her lyrical brilliance, pitch control and command of dynamics."
- Brian M. Owens, Metronome Magazine

"​The fact that the breathtaking repertoire on this short EP is all original work is another welcome surprise."
- Raul Da Gama, JazzDaGama

​"Ramu is at her sandy-voiced best...with rich stride work by Farncombe...personal and cozy."​
- George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly

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LIVING IN A DREAM (2019)
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​“The veiled voice of Billie Holiday, the sensuality of Rita Hayworth, and the playfulness of Doris Day. ”
- Georges Tonla Briquet, Jazz Halo

​“She swings like a kids jungle gym. "
- George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly

​​“Ramu's voice has a warmth, depth and maturity to it that belies her years.”
- Sharna Searle, The WholeNote Magazine

“She is one of the most captivating vocalists to come along in several seasons.”
- Chris Spector, The Midwest Record

"Ramu's pitch, phrasing, intonation, and lyrical interpretation result in this excellent vocal jazz recording. It is no dream that she is so good. ”
- Ron Weinstock


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